The earliest known representation of a trombone is in Filippino Lippi's fresco 'Ascension of the Virgin' from the late 15th century in Rome.
Instruments
The earliest known trombone instrument dates back to 1551 and originated from a maker in Nuremberg.
Instruments
The Stuttgarter Posaunen Consort plays modern-built renaissance trombones from makers Rainer Egger, Thorsten Mittag, and Ewald Meinl.
Performer Biography
The Stuttgarter Posaunen Consort, founded in 2006 by Henning Wiegräbe, performs a diverse range of musical genres from renaissance to pop and funk music.
Performer Biography
Henning Wiegräbe, professor of trombone at the University of Music Stuttgart, actively explores and expands the trombone repertoire by discovering unknown works and collaborating with contemporary composers.
Compositional Technique
Until the end of the 16th century, instruments like the trombone were primarily used improvisationally or to double or substitute choral parts in vocal music.
Historical Context
By the end of the 16th century, the trombone had spread across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, becoming one of the most important instruments of the Renaissance.
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